Defying Science

Breakfast

I wake up, noticing that I am covered up and in Henry's arms. I turn over, look at him, and smile. I close my eyes again; I feel Henry pull me in closer, "I am awake, ya know." He says, as I cuddle up to him more.

"I do now." I say, taking in the moment. I groan as I open my eyes, again. "We have to be productive members of society, don't we?" I ask, looking at Henry's face.

Henry looks at me and nods, "Yes, it looks that way." I roll back over and just watch him. He sits up and looks at me. I take in that he is shirtless and just in his boxers. I turn my head and blush. Henry chuckles at me, "You've seen me this way many times, Elizabeth." I hear him say, as he, I assume, gets dressed.

I nod and look at him with just his pants on, "I know, but it's still weird."

"You're two hundred and twenty-one years old, you should be used to looking at the male body." Henry laughs, grabbing his shirt and pulling it on.

I roll my eyes and reply, "Yes, contrary to your belief I haven't seen many guys like this." Henry laughs again and stops dressing himself for the moment. I sit up in confusion, "What?" Henry smiles and sits beside me. "Henry." I state getting agitated.

Henry shakes his head and places a hand on my shoulder, "Nothing, just thinking of the last time I saw you like this."

I turn my head a little and smile when I remember, "It was the last night I was in England with you. I left before you woke up, because you had to go to somewhere that day."

He nods and takes my hand in his, before he gets the chance to speak, Dewey jumps up on the bed and lays his head on my lap. Henry drops his hand, takes my other hand in his, and pets Dewey. "Hey, buddy. Now, you need to get up and," He stops, before getting up and pulling me up. "Get dressed."

I groan and look at him, whining, "I don't what to. Do I have to?"

Henry chuckles and ushers me into the bathroom, "I'll call down and have them take Dewey out. Then you can get dressed so we can go back to Abe."

I turn and look at him, "Abe must be worried sick about us." I say, stepping into the bathroom and closing the door.

After my shower, I get out, dry my hair, and brush my teeth. I smile at myself and put on a little make up. I wrap my towel around my body and walk out, "I took it upon myself to get us breakfast." Henry says, as I notice him sitting at the table.

"Thank you. Let me get dressed and then I will eat with you." I say, grabbing some clothes and retreating back to the bathroom. I hurry and get dressed then walk back out and sit with him.

Henry smiles at me when I start eating, "They should be back with Dewey, soon." I nod at him and savor the fruity taste of the cereal he got me. Henry chuckles at me, "You should slow down, don't you think?"

I look up at him and shake my head, "No, not particularly." I look up at Henry, he looks amused from watching me. A knock comes at the door and I look at it then back at Henry, "I'll get it." I say getting up and walking to the door.

I open it to find Dewey and a doorman, "You're dog, miss." I notice a British accent when the man talks.

"Thank you." I say, taking his leash and unhooking it so Dewey could run. "So, when do you want to leave? You have work and I have nothing." I laugh and walk back to the table to sit down.

"Well, let's see," Henry says looking down at his watch, "it is eight am, I have to be at work at ten, depending on if they find a body or not. So, we could leave now and get you settled in." Henry suggests, looking back up at me. I nod and whistle for Dewey to come to me. Henry smiles and puts on his coat. "Well, come on then." He says to me.

I get up and hook Dewey's leash to his harness. "Okay." I smile and grab my bags, then Henry's hand.

A/N: I am so so so so so so sorry. I worked like 102 hours in two weeks. I love my job but hate the hours sometimes. Also, I got baptized this mornibg!